The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-04-13

April, and intends to devote her spare time
to visiting the sugar-makers. 60 The
heavy snow-crusts of Thursday Friday and
Saturday mornings afforded fine oppor-
tunity for coasting and everybody who could
do so turned out and made the most of It.
MarshfieId.
IT is with mingled feelings of regret and
sorrow that we bid adeu to our faithful and
beloved pastor, Rev. George l.. Wells, and
family. Never in the history of the church
has more and better spiritual progress been
made than in the last two years, especially
with the young people Many who seemed
but children three years ago have united
with the church. and, with Mr.. Wells as
leader, in the last year have organized a
young peoples meeting, which has often
numbered more than thirty. AS they 90
from us let us treasure the words of love
and counsel they have given us, knowing
that eternity alone can reveal the good that
has been accomplished. The richest of
heavens blessings go with them to their
new home. - Communion service was
held at the Methodist church last Sunday,
three persons being baptized. Rev j. o.
Sherburn, the presiding elder, was present.
60 The young people, and some who
were not so young, enjoyed the evenings
last week sliding on the crust. - The
"N's" hold cider concert F" ON Friday
night of this week at the Methodist vestry.
- Mrs. Oakley Meader has been insane
for week or more. She has been moved
| to Mr.. Bakers for care. At the present
writing her condition appears to be some
what improved. 60 Lille and Jessie Dow
are to teach the schools in the village the
coming summer. Mr.. Mute and wife
of St. Johnsbury are visiting his brother, l..
ID. Mute of this place.
Middlesex.
SUGARrNG is very backward, the snow
being so deep that many have hardly COM
menced operations. - Edward Cullen
has moved from the Dutton house into Rol-
low knapp's house. ~ f. ID. Williams
has purchased of Oscar w. May, the admin
istrator, the house owned by the late Elisha
May for $780, and is now repairing the
same. 1t Is to be occupied by w. II. Ham
mond. - On account of the high water,
which flooded the roads, and the lateness of
the trains, the Waitstield stage did not leave
here Monday night
MOretown.
Mr.. AND Mrs. EDWARD TRACY went to
! Randolph on their wedding tour to visit
Mrs. Tracy's sister, Mrs. j. o. Haskins, Mr.
and Mrs. Haskins returning with them
| There was sugar party at the residence of
the brides parents Quite number of their
friends and relatives were invited, but as
the night was rainy one only small num-
Der attended. Those who did so brought
with them tokens of their love for the bride
and groom, besides wishing them much hap
piness in their welded life. All present en-
joyed the occasion. Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy
returned to Bolton, where they will reside
for the present
Plainfield.
Mrs. DR.. S. j. AVERY of Chicago, ILL.,, is
now in town caring for her sister, Mrs. j. M.
| Batchelder, who has been ill for the past
twelve weeks. - George ID. Kidder, who
has been station agent for several years
past, has resigned aud is now attending to
his post-otfce duties. - The Young Peo-
pies Society of Christian Endeavor, Or
ganzed few weeks ago, will hold a sugar
festival in the vestry of the Congregational
church on Friday evening of this week A
cordial invitation is extended to everybody.
- William Martin proposes to hire the
hall in j. NJ. Batchelder's building, over the
post-office, and give the use of the same for
one year to the Grand Army Post, lately
organized in this village, provided they will
name the post William E. Martin, in re-
membrance of his son, who was killed in
the war. - Luther c. Cree and wife
from Montpelier have been visiting their
daughter, Mrs A. G. Fay, the past week.
- Coasting seems to be the rage these
fine spring mornings among our young peo-
pie. - Mabel LaZelle has gone to the
Randolph Normal School to complete the
second course of instruction, having gradu-
ated from the first some five years ago.
- Our village school-teachers for the
coming summer are Mrs. Minnie Marsh of
Plaintield and Miss Clara Pike of Calais.
for medical treatment for paralysis of the
throat and eye.
Warren.
THE Sons of Veterans will have a sugar
festival at the town hall tomorrow Thurs
day evening. - II. B. Parker has been
Pima Parker and Mr. G. w. Bragg are on
the sick list. Charles Hanks and
family have been spending week in town.
- Mrs Stephen Ladue was called to
Barre last week to care for sick sister
- Mrs. Worthen of Barre is the guest
of Mrs. George Cardell.
Waterbury.
Mrs. GEORGE AKELEY died in this place
April 4th She was the widow of Mr.. George
Akeley, who died in Stowe January 2, 1916.
Mrs. Akeley was born in Waterbury No
vember ., 1906, on what is known as the
Demeritt farm. She had been for several
years great but remarkably patient suf-
ferer. She leaves three sons-Mr. Healey G.
Akeley and Thomas J. Akeley, both living
in Grand Haven, Michigan, and Mr.. George
w. Randall, son by former marriage.
Her Oldest son by this former marriage was
drowned in the canal at Black Rock, n. Y,
more than forty years ago. 1t was Mrs.
Akeley's wish that the following verses,
which were printed in the WATCHMAN
March 2S, 1916, in memory of this son, should
bereprinted in connection with the notice
of her own death
Buoyant hope gayly beamed from his eye;
He dreamed not of sorrows dark, whitening blight,
He thought not so soon he must die.
He came-the young stranger dear to each
heart,
His manners, so trustful and mild
Bespoke him untainted by passion or art,
Some mothers most idolized child.
Be hushed mournful muse, let thy low rumbles
cease,
His tears and his sorrows are DER;
He has gone to the tomb--to his memory place,
Earth henceforth beholds him no more
Her funeral was held on Wednesday from
the residence of Mr.. Randall, with whom
she resided. - The young ladies of the
Methodist church give an entertainment at
hotel hall this wednesday, evening at
seven o'clock. The programme consists Of
music, recitations and statuary, concluding
with the laughable scene, Simple Simon
in the Art Gallery" - A young son Of
Mr.. and Mrs Alpha Davis died Thursday
of canker-rash. The burial took place on
Friday A number of cases are reported
though not of so serious nature -
The Hawley place and furniture were sold
at public auction last Monday morning. A
number of bids were offered. The highest
was S1075, by f. f. Palmer. - A young
daughter of Mr., Stranahan fell on the ice in
front of the meat-market and broke her arm
at the elbow. The injury may prove more
serious than was at first reported. -
George w. Atkins started on a western
trip last Monday. - Mrs. c. n. Arms is
spending a few days in Boston. - 1t re-
mains unite a uuastiOn whether the " buSi-